COURSE: 54-303 Development and Characteristics of Learners (3)This course explores the similarities and differences in human development and the characteristics between and among individuals with and without ELN (exceptional learning needs). Pre-service candidates will understand how exceptional conditions can impact an individual's learning and behavior including the impact on their families. An understanding of these learning differences and their possible interactions provide the foundation upon which individualized instruction is designed to provide meaningful and challenging learning for individuals with ELN. Prerequisite: 2.75 GPA, 54-207 and 54-242.